IndiGo Airlines Investigates Seat Malfunction After Viral Video Highlights Safety Concerns

A passenger's terrifying experience of swinging seats on a Delhi-Lucknow flight prompted an apology and a commitment to investigate from IndiGo Airlines.

A viral video captured a row of seats swinging back and forth on an IndiGo flight shortly after takeoff, raising safety concerns.
Passenger Daksh Sethi described the experience as terrifying and highlighted potential risks for elderly or medically vulnerable passengers.
IndiGo Airlines apologized, called the incident an 'anomaly,' and assured a thorough investigation into the malfunctioning seat mechanism.
The airline's crew promptly relocated affected passengers to vacant seats and arranged for maintenance personnel to inspect the issue upon landing.
Social media reactions ranged from humor to criticism of IndiGo's maintenance standards, amplifying the incident's visibility online.